Drop the Weight Loss Goal to Lose Weight!

I know I’ve been coming off strong with these unconventional opinions here lately.  

But you know I’m a non-traditional dietitian bucking the traditional weight management world.  !

I hear so many people say “I should lose weight”

The word should always stands out to me.

It makes me wonder what is holding the person back.

And particularly if weight loss is really their goal.

Is weight loss really your goal?

We get so many messages in our society to lose weight

--from medical professionals (tell about Jessica how she hates going to the doctor because she knows they are going to tell her to lose weight)

--from media messages-from entertainers, from models, 

    There’s really a pervasive message of thinness and that bodies should look a particular way to look beautiful

--Maybe family members have mentioned your weight or commented on your weight before

BUT if weight loss is not YOUR goal then I can tell you right now you won’t lose weight!!

That’s why I suggest ditching the weight loss goal and when we shift our focus, shift our approach